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1. RAF CAREERS www.how2become.com
2. LIFE INTHE RAF The Royal Air Force (RAF) work to represent
the interests of the UK in the air. They are an established service
who police both foreign and home skies, provide humanitarian
services to overseas victims, and act as an emergency unit for
stranded people in mountainous or coastal vicinities. In this
presentation, well explore the wide range of RAF careers that are
available.
3. TRADE OR NON-COMMISSIONED? As an employee of the RAF, you
have the choice to work either as non- commissioned, or as a trade.
Below we have outlined the differences between the two: Trades.
Trades work alongside aircrew, providing them with technical
support on the ground. Roles such an engineering, air traffic
control and even dentistry are very common options for RAF
servicemen to take. Non-Commissioned. Non-commissioned ranks are
split into three groups: Airmen, non-commission officers and
warrant officers. Generally, if taking the non-commissioned route,
you will start as non- commissioned aircrew, working alongside
pilots and crew members as a weapons system operator. The better
you perform in the role, the more chances you will have to progress
within the field. For example, you might rise to become an officer,
or even to pilot.
4. RAF CAREERS Aircrew Aircrew are a fundamental part of RAF
operations. They act as operational eyes and ears for the RAF, and
play a vital role in search and rescue missions. This includes
aircrew who specialise in areas such as system operation or
linguistics, plane pilots and aircrew officers who are in charge of
leading and organising RAF operations. Aircrew need to make sure
they are available for duty at all times. While the majority of
weekends will be left free, it will sometimes be required that
aircrew work on these days. At times, aircrew can be away from
their families and from home for periods of up to several months.
This is because they are often posted abroad, on overseas
missions.
5. RAF CAREERS Technical Technical specialists play an
extremely important role in RAF operations. They include engineers
and technicians, who work on equipment that is essential to the
running of the air service. Over 1/3 of RAF personnel currently
work in the technical area of the RAF, and this number is only
increasing. Other technical roles include: mechanical technicians,
equipment engineers, weapons specialists and survival equipment
specialists.
6. RAF CAREERS Hospitality This is a lesser known area of the
RAF. Hospitality refers to employees who are responsible for tasks
such as catering, stewarding and cooking. In order to maintain the
wellbeing of its servicemen and women, it is essential that the RAF
provides them with good care. The hospitality sector of the RAF is
the best way for them to do this.
7. RAF CAREERS Protection This is a specialist sector that is
responsible for the protection of RAF airbases, aircraft and
servicemen/women. This includes weapons specialists, such as the
Regiment gunners, and specially trained police and
firefighters.
8. RAF CAREERS Medical The medical sector is a vital part of
RAF operations. It includes staff such as dentists and dental
technicians, nurses, doctors, pharmaceutical specialists, surgeons,
radiographers, medical assistants and environmental health experts.
All of these staff represent the RAF in NHS hospitals, or work at
RAF bases either in the UK or overseas.
9. RAF CAREERS Personal support This is another lesser known
sector of the RAF. The personal support sector includes
administrative assistants, training exercise instructors and even
musicians. In order to maintain the overall happiness of its staff,
it is essential that the RAF provides them with access to services
which they can utilise in their free time.
10. RAF CAREERS Operational support Operational support
personnel work to provide support to RAF aircraft and aircrew. They
include staff such as: air traffic controllers, aerospace system
operators, flight operational specialists and air cartographers.
Without operational support staff, there would be nobody on the
ground to brief pilots and provide in flight data and
instructions.
11. RAF CAREERS Intelligence This sector is responsible for
monitoring the intelligence and communications of the RAF. The
intelligence sector works diligently to maintain RAF
telecommunications across the world, and also works to intercept
and interpret messages from enemies and threats to global security.
Roles within intelligence include: communication specialists, data
analysts, intelligence officers and photographers.
12. RAF CAREERS Logistics Workers in the logistics sector of
the RAF are responsible to controlling stock, transporting
essential equipment and organising transport. They are also in
charge of looking after RAF budgets.
13. RAF CAREERS Human resources (HR) The Human resource
department of the RAF provide personnel and administrative support
to the organisation. They are stationed in RAF headquarters, and
alongside units posted in RAF territory. Human resource workers are
responsible for supporting and preparing RAF staff in military
operations and exercises, and have a role in recruitment,
discipline and instructing.
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